TL;DR
- Sydney Sweeney spotted on The Devil Wears Prada 2 set in NYC.
- She’s facing backlash over right-wing ties and past ad controversy.
- Role in the film remains a mystery.
- Cast includes Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and more.
- Public opinion on her image still divided.
Prada, Politics, and Paparazzi
Sydney Sweeney isn’t just stepping into couture chaos — she’s stepping into a political minefield with a designer handbag in hand. The 27-year-old Euphoria star was caught by cameras slipping out of her trailer on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City, hiding beneath an oversized blue hoodie, jeans, and a gray umbrella big enough to shield her from both the rain and the public’s judgment.
While her casting hasn’t been officially confirmed, her presence alongside fashion film royalty — Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt — plus new faces like Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, and Simone Ashley, has tongues wagging faster than a runway model’s strut. And let’s be real, if this sighting had happened before her political leanings came to light, the internet might have crowned her the new queen of high-fashion cinema.
But these days, the glow from the spotlight comes with shadows. Since last year’s American Eagle ad — accused of winking at far-right ideology — and the revelation that she’s been a registered Republican since mid-2024, Sweeney’s public image has shifted sharply right. She’s been mum on the controversy, but the silence has been louder than any statement. At the premiere of her latest flick, Americana, her Danielle Frankel ballerina gown and thick white headband didn’t exactly help; social media pounced, mocking her style as if she’d walked straight off a parody runway.
The Fashion Stakes Are High
The timing of this possible Prada 2 appearance is… delicate. The sequel to the cult classic — a movie beloved in queer circles for its camp, couture, and unapologetically sharp female leads — holds a special place in LGBTQ hearts. Miranda Priestly’s icy put-downs? Gay canon. The mere hint of Sweeney entering this universe sends shockwaves, especially when the LGBTQ community is still side-eyeing her politics.
For queer fans, The Devil Wears Prada isn’t just about fashion — it’s about identity, ambition, and survival in a world that tries to dictate who you should be. If Sweeney’s role is substantial, she’s stepping into a space built on a legacy of queer adoration and cultural impact. That’s a runway with zero room for a misstep.
And whether she plays an intern, a rival, or just a quick cameo, the reaction will say a lot about Hollywood’s willingness to let political baggage walk into a beloved queer-coded franchise without tripping over its own stilettos.